It is a pity that the BBC and other news channels did not take time to seek such experienced counsel.
The very first line of his post seems to suggest the opposite:
Following ill informed comments and inappropriate speculation by self call experts on display flying and Hunters in particular, I’m breaking cover from media calls and emails to me.
Expert refuses to speak to media, takes to Facebook to complain that his expertise isn't reflected in media. Would make a nice little cartoon.